When does the Art Snack take place?

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

How long does the tour last?

The short tour lasts about 30 minutes.

Is participation free of charge?

Yes, the Art Snack is free of charge.

Do I need to register?

No, registration is not required.

Where is the meeting point?

In the entrance area of the State Library Bamberg in the New Residence at Domplatz 8.

Are there any tips for getting there and parking?

The State Library is accessible by city bus 910 via the Domplatz stop; among the parking options, the Zentrum Süd car park is mentioned.

Bamberg's Lunch Break Becomes a Literary Artistic Space Full of Faust and Memory

Name: Art Snack during Lunch Break: Alexej Borutscheff and Literature
Start: 2026-06-17T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-17T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Staatsbibliothek Bamberg

Between Goethe, Hoffmann, and Bamberg: An Art Snack with Literary Impact

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the State Library of Bamberg will open its exhibition cosmos in the New Residence for a 30-minute short tour with Prof. Dr. Bettina Wagner. The focus is on Alexej Borutscheff, whose work will be comprehensively presented for the first time in the special exhibition Forgotten Art in Bamberg. The Art Snack is free of charge, and no registration is required. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/news/artikel/vergessene-kunst-in-bamberg-alexej-borutscheff-1911-1994/?utm_source=openai))

Literature as Artistic Space

Borutscheff appears here not only as a painter and architect but also as a passionate reader with drawing precision. His art follows great literature with a seriousness that has become rare: 176 illustrations to Goethe's Faust, works on E. T. A. Hoffmann, as well as sheets on Aristophanes, Erasmus, Shakespeare, Swift, and Brecht. The focus of this tour is on the literary quality of his visual language and the tension between text, figure, and composition. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/news/artikel/vergessene-kunst-in-bamberg-alexej-borutscheff-1911-1994/?utm_source=openai))

An Artist Between Exile, Memory, and Post-war Bamberg

Alexej Archipovich Borutscheff was born in 1911 in Roslawl, fell into German captivity during World War II, and arrived in Bamberg in 1945. He lived and worked there until his death in 1994. The State Library of Bamberg preserves his estate and opens up a rare, culturally historical access to a distinctive artist who significantly shaped the Bamberg art scene through this special exhibition. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/news/artikel/vergessene-kunst-in-bamberg-alexej-borutscheff-1911-1994/?utm_source=openai))

The Reading Atmosphere of the Short Tour

The Art Snack thrives on the concentration of the format: short duration, concise categorization, immediate author encounter in the exhibition space. It is this condensed form that creates a literary experience that connects expertise and sensory perception. Those who want to not only read literature but experience it in its visual resonance will find here a clever lunch appointment with the linguistic art of the 20th century. ([wobla.net](https://wobla.net/vorgestellt-alexej-borutscheff/?utm_source=openai))

Place with Aura: The State Library in the Heart of Domberg

The State Library of Bamberg is located in the New Residence at Domplatz 8. It is accessible by city bus line 910 via the Domplatz stop; the library also mentions parking options, including the Zentrum Süd car park on Schützenstraße. The historic location between the Cathedral and the Old Court provides the event with the quiet, concentrated atmosphere that is so appealing for literary tours. ([staatsbibliothek-bamberg.de](https://www.staatsbibliothek-bamberg.de/ueber-uns/kontakt/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A Lunch Break with Intellectual Breadth

This Art Snack combines exhibition, literary history, and art historical categorization into a compact cultural moment in Bamberg. Visitors will experience a free short tour at a place with a rich tradition of libraries and collections. Anyone interested in Goethe, E. T. A. Hoffmann, and the visual worlds of a distinctive artist should experience this tour live. ([domberg-bamberg.de](https://www.domberg-bamberg.de/news/artikel/vergessene-kunst-in-bamberg-alexej-borutscheff-1911-1994/?utm_source=openai))